MCN's customizable template, Consent to Sterilization (Elective), is taken from our Administrative Manual for Ambulatory Care Facilities. MCN Healthcare's proven policy and procedure templates, competencies and compliance tools have assisted more than 20,000 health care organizations worldwide meet their regulatory compliance goals.

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Here is some sample content from Consent to Sterilization (Elective):

	PURPOSE: To assure that legal guidelines are followed for sterilization procedures To protect the rights of the patient To prevent liability to the facility WHO MAY GIVE CONSENT: Incompetent Persons: Adults with developmental disabilities, who are unable to consent to sterilization, present special issues. When faced with requests to perform such procedures, legal council must be consulted. Private Pay Patients: Must be able to understand the informed consent process Must be of legal age of consent: 18 years of age or older Under 18 and been married Is on active duty with the US...
Second excerpt:
	...the best of the interpreter's knowledge and belief, that the patient understood what the interpreter told the patient Suitable arrangements, such as assistance of specially trained persons, must be made to ensure that required information listed above and contained on the consent form, is communicated to any patient who is blind, deaf or otherwise disabled. Waiting Period: The waiting period after signatures is 30 to 180 days. Private pay patients may request in writing that the 30-day...